Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quondam
Adverb
/ˈkwɒn.dəm/
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Definition
formerly; at one time.
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Examples
- She was a quondam champion in her field.
- The quondam structure stood abandoned for years.
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Meaning
The term ‘quondam’ refers to something that has existed in the past but is no longer the case. It is often used to describe a former state or someone who once held a particular position.
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Synonyms
- former
- previous
- erstwhile
- once